King: Prince Valiant

In this 2015 four-issue series from Dynamite Entertainment, writers Nate Cosby and Ben McCool, with artist Ron Salas, reimagine the classic newspaper strip hero Prince Valiant as a modern-day ruler grappling with the challenges of a 21st-century kingdom. Blending the character’s medieval roots with contemporary political and personal dilemmas, the series offers a fresh, often humorous take on the timeless icon. A compact but distinctive entry in the long-running Valiant saga, it showcases the creative team’s knack for balancing adventure with sharp character work.